Armchairs
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17,844
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3,092
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Armchairs For Sale
Guarnacci, Padovano & Claudio Vagnoni 'Duna' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, pair of lounge chairswith ottoman, model 'Duna' plastic, faux leather, Italy, 1969
This chair and ottoman is designed by...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Postmodern Set of Four Armchairs with Vibrant Yellow Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, lacquered wood, leatherette, Europe, 1980s
This exuberant set of chairs are inspired by the Memphis group, an international collective of designers and artist...
Category
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, teak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s.
These elegant dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. These Scandinavian chairs have a teak frame with a beautiful visible grain. The armrests are nicely shaped in an organic way. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a soft mint green fabric. The high back runs all the way from the top to the seat, giving this pair a stately, solemn appearance. The back of these chairs is slightly bent backwards...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, easy chairs, model '4410', patinated leather, beech, Denmark, designed in 1957
These high quality lounge chairs are characterized by a stylish timele...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headqua...
Category
1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Attributed Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings attributed lounge chairs. Walnut frames have been refinished and upholstery updated to boucle. The platforms were intentionally left original so as to n...
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s.
Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964.
This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. This comfortable armchair in solid elmwood and cognac saddle leather features a wonderful and rich patina. The chair is therefore especially interesting as the ageing of the leather creates an authentic feel. The chair is based on Chapo's 48 x 72 assembly principle. The S10 chair is most likely a reference to Corbusier's LC2. It was a very popular chair...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, Italy, 1972.
This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic shapes...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Set of four dining or armchairs designed by Kurt Olsen in the 1960s. These ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair & Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu armchair & ottoman in brown shearling with fumed oak legs.
These armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair le...
Category
2010s British Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
De Sede Lounge Chair in Camel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede lounge chair, model 'S231', patinated leather, chromed metal, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely and stylish chair is based on a solid const...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951.
Pair of armchairs with oak frame designed by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner. This m...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
Located in London, GB
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s.
An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Giulio Moscatelli Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, pair of armchairs, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950
This pair of armchairs by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design - Karu lounge chair
A custom-made lounge chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Danish Lounge Chair with Sculptural Armrests and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Lounge chair with sculptural armrests made in Denmark in the late 1940s. Due to its slender armrests ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Elegant Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s.
This lovely pair of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s.
Well-constructed dining chairs...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Arne Vodder for Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s
This lounge chair of Danish origin is organically shaped. This is discernible in the teak frame b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling ...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s
A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Velvet
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at the same time fine buffalo leather shows a ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
These well-proportioned armchairs are clear in their appearance with angular shapes and striking lines dominating...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of SIX dining chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1960s
Set of SIX dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1960s. These dining chairs feature frames in a light beech wood. They show rou...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Bordeaux Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Fabric, Wood
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Pink and Yellow Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Art Deco Armchairs in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s
Not often one will come across such a delightful pair of Art Deco armchairs in original upholstery which is in overall good condit...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, pair of lounge chairs, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s.
Decorative lounge chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carved lines and circular ends, straight and round parts come together to form a rather striking Art Deco chair. A special feature is the flexible backrest that can be moved all the way towards the seat. Webbed...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created during the postmodern era in Italy. The backrest smoothly runs over into the armrests through a curvaceous movement. The red tube...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Swedish Set of Eight Armchairs in Green Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik, set of eight dining chairs, stained beech, fabric, Sweden, 1960s
This Swedish set of armchairs have an elegant profile defined by round contours and sub...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Relaxing Bouclé Armchair with Curvy Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Armchair featuring an enveloping composition of shapes, it’s thorough embrace is perfect for relaxed seating. The arms support the light structure, as the curvy elements of the seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani designed the "Poltrona P32" in 1956 for Tecno. The refined formed seating shell with...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of Six Swivel Chairs in Fiberglass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United Kingdom, 1960s.
Set of six swivel chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana. Its des...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Wing Back Chair in Teak and Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines. The slightly w...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Walter Knoll 'Piccolino' Lounge Chair in Beige Brown Leather
By Walter Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Walter Knoll, 'Piccolino' lounge chair, leather, Germany, 1960s
This half round lounge chair by Walter Knoll is designed in the 1960s. This model is called Piccolino and has thick, ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, set of four dining chairs, model 'RH-304', leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, ca. 1950.
This cantilevered set of tufted chairs with leather pa...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carl Malmsten Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric, Sweden, 1940s
This pair of armchairs is designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten (1888-1972). The shape of the lines are striking a...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, DEDAR Rose, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Oak
Bas Van Pelt Patinated Tubular Armchair in Metal and Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, armchair, metal, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s.
This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and w...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Paco Muñoz Pair of Riaza Armchairs in Leather
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paco Muñoz, pair of armchairs, leather, beech, Spain, 1950s
Midcentury Safari or ‘Riaza’ armchairs by Spanish designer Paco Muñoz. These chairs are created...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Ernst Moeckl 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs in Soft Pink
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This pair of pink 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is al...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
W. Andersag Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
W.D. Andersag, pair of lounge chairs, teak, leather, steel, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by W.D. Ansersag. This design has a very dynamic appearance by means of...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Josep Palau Oller Spanish Pair of Armchairs in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josep Palau Oller, pair of lounge chairs, stained beech, leather, brass, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1930
Beautifully constructed pair of lounge chairs of Spanish origin designed by J...
Category
1930s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Papercord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, oak, paper cord, France, 1940s
Decorative lounge chair by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carve...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Charming Danish Easy Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, beech, Denmark, 1950s
This wingback armchair of the 1950s is both visually appealing and exceptionally comfortable. Its striped fabric features a blen...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Armchairs in Grey Fabric and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Hausmann for De Sede, armchairs, fabric, steel, Switzerland, design 1954
This comfortable armchair is designed with a chromed iron frame that functions as a basket for the cushions on the inside. The thick back and seat cushion provide an excellent standard of comfort, especially in combination with the foam filled separate cushions. A clean and beautiful design manufactured by Swiss master...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Hans Olson for Jørgen Jørgensen Lounge Chair in Oak and Khaki Upholstery
By Hans Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Olsen for Jørgen Jørgensen, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1956
Elegant Danish lounge chair with oak by Hans Olsen. The chair has ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Delicate Pair of Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Czech Republic, 1940s
These easy chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a shell shaped frame with sinuous ears that bring a mor...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, wood and blue upholstery, Europe, 1940s
This fine pair of lounge chairs undoubtedly breathes the late art deco period of the 1940s. The design has a certain t...
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Armchairs in Ash and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, ash, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Sturdy Italian armchairs in solid ash and beige checkered pattern upholstery. The x-shaped design elevates the overall elegancy of this rustic...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Hollywood Regency Style Armchair with Slimmed Down Armrests
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a tribute to the golden age of filmmaking, featuring the classic Hollywood Regency look. Its deep seat, open back and slimmed down upholstered armrests brings back t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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